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Business

Hotshot carrier asks FMCSA to let him install sleeper berth in pickup truck bed

A sleeper berth in the bed of a pickup do not meet the access, location, exit, communication or occupant constraint requirements in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs). Castignoli Enterprises argues that because he is a solo owner-operator, these requirements are not applicable to his operation.

April 27, 2018

Business

Bill nearing passage would grease the skids for occ/acc insurance use by owner-operators in Colorado

A bill nearing passage in the Colorado state legislature, SB 178, which has passed the Senate and awaits a House floor vote, would clarify workers compensation rules to allow specific occupational accident insurance coverage as an option for owner-operator independent contractors.

April 17, 2018

Overdrive Extra

Is ‘moving the hours finish line’ the right tack for change?

Owner-op Gary Buchs on hours-change potential, including recent bills and petitions: “People regularly pontificate about how much better trucking was with the old 10/8 rules and more sleeper splits. I’d challenge these memories somewhat with a reminder that we still got tired, and that the working environment for trucking was very different.” …

April 13, 2018

Voices

Report: Truckers take to D.C. streets (one Tased and arrested) and engage FMCSA, Congress on hours change, more

Grassroots groups of owner-operators and drivers returned 30-40 power units to Constitution Ave. between the White House and Washington monument yesterday, April 9, to press concerns to the public, lawmakers and regulators over the ELD mandate and hours of service flexibility. In an otherwise productive day, according to participants, one owner-op tells a story of use of force gone wrong.

April 10, 2018

Business

Certain fuel haulers land 30-minute break exemption

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says these drivers take several “breaks” throughout the day when unloading at service stations, which essentially meets the needs of the 30-minute break.

April 6, 2018

Business

FMCSA seeks public input on how current regs impact autonomous testing, deployment

FMCSA is seeking information from the trucking industry, safety advocates, the motoring public and ADS manufacturers on any current regulations that could hinder the development and testing of ADS-equipped trucks.

April 2, 2018

Business

FMCSA: Ag-exemption, personal conveyance guidance change expected before June end

By June 18: When FMCSA expects proposed hours of service guidance changes (related to the ag exemption and personal conveyance) to be finalized — and more from the agency presentation around ELD/hours-related issues at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

March 23, 2018

Business

FMCSA grants waiver to help hurricane-displaced Puerto Ricans obtain CDLs

FMCSA has issued a 90-day waiver from proof of U.S. citizenship or legal permanent residence and domicile requirements for Puerto Rican citizens relocating to the U.S. in the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria. The agency is also seeking comments on a longer exemption with the same terms.

February 21, 2018

Business

Freedom from deception

House Freedom Caucus chairman Mark Meadows, “friend to the blue collar worker, opponent of over-regulation and champion for the small businessman,” until it comes crunch time… “And the caucus might want to look up the word ‘accountability’ before throwing it around anymore.” …

January 24, 2018

Business

The decline of human civilization began with ‘safety concerns’

“Hey y’all, guess what? You can pump your own gasoline in Oregon now. Legally, even.” … How ‘safety’ was used to justify retention of the self-service ban over the years …

January 3, 2018

Overdrive Extra

The Year of the ELD: Top trucking trends from 2017 as ELD mandate descended

Coverage of the mandate and its myriad of twists and turns throughout dominated the news cycle in 2017. It also dominated Overdrive’s usual in-depth coverage of the industry. However, a few other key trends emerged too, including regulatory repeals by the Trump Administration, booming rates and the rise of the electric truck. More here…

December 31, 2017

Business

2017 year in review: A month-by-month look at trucking’s top stories

In addition to ELDs, President Donald Trump’s regulatory freeze in January, the permanent removal of the 34-hour restart regulations, the withdrawal of a potential sleep apnea rulemaking and more were some of the most-read stories of the year on Overdrive.

December 27, 2017